Mental Health Liaison Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom HCA Healthcare UK Full time
About the Role

The Mental Health Liaison (MHL) Nurse Specialist is a critical and consistent point of contact for both patients and colleagues in regards to the management of patients with acute mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and management of a patient's mental health condition whilst a patient at HCA UK, including pre-admission planning and/or managing sudden acute mental health episodes, together with the patient's multi-disciplinary team and our Safeguarding Lead.
  • Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice and with the guidance and support from the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the facility and the wider clinical team.
  • Upskill and train our colleagues to manage acute mental health patient deteriorations and provide advice on management out of hours, in consultation with psychiatrists.
  • Complete risk assessments and provide advice on mental capacity assessments and build links with external inpatient mental health partners.
  • Manage challenging or disturbed behaviour, provide advice on medication and participate in discharge planning for inpatients who will require mental health support.
  • Demonstrate safe clinical judgement in evaluating, interpreting and documenting the outcomes of mental health nursing and other interventions, including the evidence underpinning clinical practice.
About Us

HCA Healthcare UK is one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare in the UK, with a reputation for delivering high-quality patient care and innovative healthcare solutions.

Person Specification
  • Relevant post-registration experience at Band 6 in specialty area (Mental Health)
  • Worked as a nurse within a relevant specialty for a minimum of 3 years post-registration
  • Managing complex and difficult emotional situations
  • Experience of development of policies and clinical pathways
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral


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